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Wendy once bubbled...
That seems a bit much, I was thinking that it was more in the $425 range. The 27# wing usually goes for about $225, let's say $45 for the webbing and all the d-rings and retainers, and you can get a backplate from just about anywhere, like Fred T or diverite.
leadweight once bubbled...
The main problem facing divers who want to adopt a BP for diving singles is that Halcyon virtually has a monopoly on a low to medium capacity streamlined wing for use with a single tank. Consider the 36# Pioneer wing alone is FTP at $338. That much cash will buy a lot of complete BC's at mail order prices. It really amazes me that no one has jumped in to compete, especially given how many companies are makeing backplates these days.
Northern Diver has the X-wing, but that requires mail order from the UK and some DIY work to punch holes in it. From what I have heard its rated capacity of 44# is a bit optomistic, which makes it a de facto competitor to the Pioneer 36.